12 January 2012
More than one in five small building firms, including many CIS card holders, has had to cut jobs as a result of the increase in VAT. Read More >
05 January 2012
The government is considering a move that will see plumbers, electricians and other contractor services providers who want to sell scrap metal required to register on a cashless system.
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05 January 2012
The 31st January deadline for filing your 2010/11 self-assessment tax return is approaching fast. Read More >
04 January 2012
Lending to small businesses including the sole trader has fallen to a new low, according to a poll carried out by one organisation. Read More >
03 January 2012
Tradespeople including CIS card holders in the south of England may be looking into replacing their work vehicles after new rules aimed at cutting pollution came into effect in London. Read More >
03 January 2012
CIS card holders may wish to add their voices to a debate about the future of UK housebuilding after comments made by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Read More >
21 December 2011
Poor conditions for manufacturers mean small businesses and sole traders in the industry risk being squeezed out, one company has warned. Read More >
20 December 2011
Contractor service providers in the building industry may be under more pressure to stay quiet in certain areas after a report was issued by Natural England in Essex. Read More >
16 December 2011
A survey of construction workers including CIS hard holders has found that almost nine out of ten expect government spending cuts to have an effect on their business. Read More >
08 December 2011
CIS card holders involved in basement construction have been urged to check the safety of their sites and make changes if best practices are not being followed. Read More >